Smells Like Teen Spirit Lyrics – Dean Lewis (Nirvana Cover)
"With the lights out, it's less dangerous... Here we are now, entertain us..."
Smells Like Teen Spirit is a emotional, acoustic cover tribute by Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis, reimagining the legendary 1991 grunge anthem originally by Nirvana (written by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl). Stripping away the heavy electric distortion, Dean Lewis transforms the iconic track into an intimate, pop-folk vocal story.
- Song Title: Smells Like Teen Spirit
- Artist / Singer: Dean Lewis
- Original Artist: Nirvana
- Original Songwriters: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl
- Genre: Acoustic Pop / Folk / Singer-Songwriter
- Language: English
📝 Smells Like Teen Spirit Lyrics – English
Load up on guns, bring your friends
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over-bored, and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
[Pre-Chorus]
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello
[Chorus]
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino
A mosquito, my libido, yeah
Hey, yey
[Verse 2]
I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift, I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
[Pre-Chorus]
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello
[Chorus]
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino
A mosquito, my libido, yeah
Hey, yey
[Verse 3]
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it's hard to find
Oh well, whatever, never mind
[Pre-Chorus]
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello
[Chorus]
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto, an albino
A mosquito, my libido
[Outro]
A denial, a denial
A denial, a denial
A denial, a denial
A denial, a denial
A denial
Notice: These lyrics are intended solely for educational and promotional purposes. Original songwriting credit goes to Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl (Nirvana).
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🔍 Behind The Lyrics
Originally released in 1991 by Nirvana, Smells Like Teen Spirit became the defining anthem of Generation X, capturing teenage angst, apathy, and rebellion. In this reimagined version, Dean Lewis brings out the raw vulnerability in Kurt Cobain's lyrics through stripped-back acoustic arrangements.
💡 Gaanerbol Thoughts
Dean Lewis successfully turns an explosive grunge track into a bittersweet pop-folk ballad, proving the timeless quality of Cobain's songwriting across genres.
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